Born as Joseph Hyman Kalinsky. Of Jewish origin. His parents migrated to London then to Scotland from Ukraine. His name was anglicised at a young age.
He played in Scotland for Glasgow University and Kelvingrove. Also represented Scotland on a couple of occasions. Volunteered for the Territorial Army just prior to WW II, served in the Royal Artillery and rose through the ranks from a Private to Lieutenant-Colonel, ending up as an Acting Brigadier. Was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1946 for his military services.
Had a clothing business and later imported fashion goods.
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